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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, does anyone have a list of the firms that use Amberjack assessment? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, please may someone help me with this - I did't apply to many firms this year and so don't know the application questions for many firms. Please can you let me know the application questions for the following firms: Paul Weiss Skadden Weil, Gotshal Goodwin Davis Polk Slaughter & May...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from Ropes & Gray since yesterday?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie Whitlock Thank you for your response to my previous question I was also wondering, for this question: Name a leader in the media that you admire and why - can I mention an actor? I'm worried if it's too big of a risk, but if prompted further questions, I'm confident I would be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie Whitlock I was just wondering what's a good structure for this question: Why me? Why should Firm X take me as their trainee solicitor? Given how commonly this question is asked, how can we differentiate our answers? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if Ropes & Gray provides London-Tokyo TC? It mentions it on Legal Cheek, but can't find it on their website Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie Whitlock I was just wondering - for a short note and report, do you need a header with information like to, from, date etc - like what you would do in a memo? And, would you include an executive summary and/or conclusion for either of them? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you, that's really helpful - does that mean a report takes the same format as a short note, but just with more information?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie Whitlock I was just wondering for written exercises, what do we include in the conclusion of the memorandum, and then how do we close it? Also, I read somewhere about short advice note - please may you explain what this is and how it differs to a report, and how to structure it...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone not heard from White & Case since post-app/test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie Whitlock I was wondering what are some current issues in the banking & finance sector in particular - I have fintech and interests rates, but aside from that, I was wondering about specific things regarding this particular sector Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Afraz Akhtar I'm aware that premium members have 1 free application review per month, but I'm struggling to find where to upload my application Also, if a cover letter doesn't specify word count or number of pages, how long should it be, and what sections should we include? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you for this, by application form - do you mean just like grades, work experience etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, Please can anybody let me know the application questions for any of the following: - Kirkland - Paul Weiss - Milbank - Mayer Brown - Slaughter and May Thank you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you, that's really helpful - also, does the supervisor email need an executive summary? I'm confused with which of the things I've listed need one and which don't. Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Afraz Akhtar I was wondering what are the different types of things that we could be asked to draft for the written exercise. So far, I have - client email, partner email, memo, report, and note. I saw note written somewhere before but i'm not sure what this means? Is there anything else...

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